Counseling Best Practices for Helping Mormon Clients

Abstract Mormons, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( cjclds ) have unique religious and cultural practices. Counselors must fulfill a baseline level of cultural competence (knowledge, awareness, skills) and the ability to practice with cultural humility to be effective with this population. Mormon beliefs and teachings can have both positive and negative effects on mental health. This article will review the strengths and cultural norms of Mormon spirituality and explore challenges related to Mormon spirituality, including issues lgbtq + believers may face. This article will also provide suggestions for how to apply aservic guidelines to working with this demographic.